All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The Rutland Branch is located in Plaza 33 Mall, just off highway 33, in the Rutland suburb of Kelowna.
There are book drops located at the rear of the mall just off Gray Rd.
Tuesday September 10 to Tuesday December 10 | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Drop-in
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday September 12 to Thursday December 12 | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Drop-in
Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes, and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Saturday September 28, October 26, November 23 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Drop-in
Join Us at the Rutland Library for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, games and a craft! Come spark your child’s love of reading: talk, sing, read, write, and play with us! Runs on the 4th Saturday of the month.
Wednesday September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Drop-in
Join the Rutland Pubic Library for an energetic half-hour of songs, rhymes, games and stories that focus on literacy and language development. Hosted by the Central Okanagan Family HUB at Pearson Elementary. [700 Pearson Rd., Kelowna BC V1X 5H8]
Wednesday October 9, November 6, December 4 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Drop-in
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs for the whole family at the Kelowna Family YMCA! Spark your child's love of reading, dancing, singing and learning together! All children aged 0-6 are welcome to attend with their caregivers. Please register for playtime at the Y to join in on our story time program.
Saturday September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Drop-in
Enjoy family storytime while learning American Sign Language. Join in for stories, rhymes and games. Presented in both American Sign Language and English. Runs on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Wednesday | October 2 to Wendesday | November 27 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Registeration required
Parents and children participate together during opening games, reading and literacy activities, homework help. English conversation, friendship, and FUN! The entire family is welcome to attend but please note the program is tailored to children in Kindergarten to grade 6. Registration priority will be given to families new to Canada. Contact Antonia with any questions you may have at: executivedirector@niteo.org.
Wednesday September 18, October 2, 16, November 6, 20, December 4 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Drop-in
Learn basic knitting techniques and complete a beginner project. Experienced knitters are also welcome! Ages 9 years and older. Please bring knitting needles and yarn if you have them.
Wednesday September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 13, 27, December 11 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Drop-in
Join us and unleash your imagination for all to see! Use our extensive Lego collection in a creation to be displayed at the library. Guides, books, and optional themes are available. Runs the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
Tuesday September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, 26, December 10 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Registration Required
Let's code! This program features a variety of coding topics, hands-on projects, theory overviews, and practical know-how -- everything you need to take on read projects. This is a student driven club: you decide where to take your learning and you're welcome to bring your own projects in and talk shop!
Tuesday September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, 26, December 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Registration Required
Book a one-on-one session to get started using any of our maker space equipment, like the 3D Printer, Cricut, Sewing Machine, or Serger.
Tuesday December 17 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Registration Required
Calling all crafty kids! Make your own sparkling snowman ornament using a 3D pen! Oraments are made of PLA Filament, bioplastic, and 3D pens which are a seriously fun piece of a crafting kit similar to glue guns.
Friday September 20, October 18, November 15 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Drop-in
Join us at the Rutland Library for good books, snacks, and a great conversation! Our Teen Book Club that meets every third Friday from 3:45(ish)-5:00 pm. Connect with fellow teen readers and talk about books we love and want to read. Check with the library for each month's theme and book recommendations!
Wednesdays October 2 to Wednesday November 27 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Register online
Write here, write now! Develop your writing skills with support from mentors during this six-week creative writing program. Participants will be invited to submit pieces for publication in the Youth Voices Anthology. The program is open to grade 7-12 students who are new to Canada or whose parents immigrated to Canada.
Drop-in | Weekly Wednesdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for needle craft and company. Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers, of all abilities are welcome. Please bring a project to work on. Drop in!
Drop-in | 2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM (except August)
Join us for a good book and great conversation! This is a great opportunity to connect and read with fellow book lovers. Copies for the upcoming month are available at front desk. For more information, email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca.
Language Learning
Drop-in |Weekly Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
A conversational English group for people with beginner to intermediate English language skills. Everyone welcome. Meet others, and improve your English with engaging conversation.
Wednesday October 2 to Wendesday November 27 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Register required
Saturday September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 23, December 7 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Drop-in
Need help with technology? We provide friendly and professional assistance and troubleshooting for most devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and e-readers. Bring your questions -- and your device!
Friday September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, 29, December 13 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Need one-on-one help with technology? Register for a 45 minute Tech Help session to receive friendly and professional assistance and troubleshooting for most devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptions and e-readers.
Tuesday December 3 | 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Drop-in
Getting started with 3D Design? This workshop has two parts: a one-hour beginner's tutorial followed by a one-hour Q&A session (with a short break in between). You're welcome to attend either or both. A limited number of laptops will be supplied but please bring your own if possible.
Wendesday November 27 |10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Drop-in
Join us and the Springfield Funeral Hope for a free estate planning seminar. Learn about estate planning and probate, what makes a good funeral prearrangement, and how to make the process easier for your executor.
We have a variety of bookable and rental spaces in the Rutland Branch. All meeting spaces have free Wi-Fi. Some have presentation equipment available.
Available during branch open hours only. Room as is - no office supplies, A/V equipment or additional furnishings provided.
This room is free, and can hold up to 10 people, and can be booked up to 1 month in advance.
Setup and take-down (exception of A/V equipment) is the responsibility of the renter.Rutland branch has a Community Room available for rent. With a theatre style set-up, the room has a maximum seating capacity of 50.
Please contact the branch at a 250-765-8165 for further information or to book a room.
We can provide an introduction to the library or tailor the visit around a project/assignment.
Contact us today to see how we can help your class.
Daycares/Preschools must register if they wish to attend a story time.
To book a free tour for kids contact Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
Groups of adults can enjoy a tour at the library as well!
ESL classes, retirement homes, book clubs and more can contact the branch for further information.
To book a free tour for adults contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Branch features 13 public internet terminals with word processing capabilities available for 1 hour of internet time. Use your library card to log in or speak with staff to receive a temporary computer pass. Extensions may be granted provided there are enough free terminals available. Staff can give limited assistance to technical inquiries.
Unlimited Wi-Fi access is available during open hours with you own device.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. This branch now offers wireless printing using your own device via Princh.
Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.
No fax services are available.
The Rutland Branch can provide exam invigilation.
Branch Librarians and/or Supervisors will be available to invigilate exams Monday – Saturday at designated times.
If interested in writing an exam on site, contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Library Makerspace is now open for public use during library hours, from 10am to 15 minutes before closing, with four pieces of crafting equipment, accessories, and tables to work on your project with.
All library pass holders can use the makerspace after signing a waiver.
Makerspace users 13 and under require adult supervision for the duration of their appointment.
Makerspace users under 19 years old require a guardian to co-sign the makerspace waiver.
Equipment:
Certification:
If you’re interested in learning how to use the equipment with one-on-one support, the Rutland Library is here to help! Book into the library program 'Get Maker Certified' to get in person training. This takes roughly 90 minutes, providing training on any piece of equipment you're interested in.
Certified users of other ORL makerspaces are welcome to jump right in and book time right away.
Get maker Certified bookings are made by calling the Rutland library at 250-765-8165.
Regular times for 'Get Maker Certified':
Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:45pm.
Every other Saturday, 10am-12pm.
To check dates and availability, check our online calendar.
Visit our Makerspace page for more information, and to view what other Maker technologies the ORL offers.
The Rutland Branch in partnership with The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan will be showcasing local artists in our branch on a rotating basis. For information on the Artists showcased please contact the ARTSCO curator at 250-861-4123 ext. 105 or curator@artsco.ca.
Kelowna Friends of the Library are a non-profit organization formed in 1988, with a mission to raise funds to support Okanagan Regional Library including the downtown Kelowna, Mission & Rutland branches, to enhance the profile of our libraries in the community, and to increase awareness and use of library program and services. Persons interested in libraries are encouraged to volunteer with Friends as we support ORL through our year-round fundraising book sales and joint activities.
Up to 2019, Kelowna Friends were registered under the Society Act of British Columbia and the Canada Income Tax Act. Monetary donations should now be directed to the Okanagan Regional Library Admin Centre.
Kelowna Friends’ major fundraiser, the Great Okanagan Book Sale, takes place typically in Fall/November each year. Funds raised significantly support Summer Reading Club, year-round programming for babies to toddlers to teens, book clubs, guest speakers & events for adults, and enhanced facilities and maker spaces at all ORL branches.
To stock the various year-round book sales, Kelowna Friends accept donations of gently used books at our sorting base at #114 – 2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna, next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital. Donations can be made at this location on Fridays 9am – 11:30am when volunteers are on duty to review and accept items, or anytime in small amounts in drop-bins at the ORL Administration Centre (1430 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna) and at Parkinson Recreation Centre (Harvey Ave & 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna). Friends acknowledge Dr. Moshe Oz and Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving for their support with these operations and sales.
For book sales, volunteer and donation information, visit www.kelownafol.ca, or email Friends at fol4k@hotmail.com.
Volunteer coordinators & interested volunteers hold formal meetings as necessary, rotating between the three branch libraries and our sorting base.
Follow Kelowna Friends on Facebook to keep updated on our latest activities and read posts on ORL, libraries, reading & literacy.
For further information, please email fol4k@hotmail.com
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